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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.95, 1,182.25 and 528.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.95, 1,182.25 and 528.06 is: 791.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.95 : 1,182.25 = 528.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.95/1,182.25 = 528.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.95x = 1,182.25 × 528.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.95x = 624,298.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,298.94/788.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.30

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